Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

Gene Hackman was a veteran actor in his 50s when 'Hoosiers' was released in 1986. Former Hickory Huskers and 'Hoosiers' producer remember Hackman ...

“In my book, we’re gonna be winners.” That famous line was delivered at the end of a speech by Gene Hackman’s character Norman Dale in “Hoosiers.” His Hickory Huskers went on to become ...

The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers in “Hoosiers.” ...

Gene Hackman's death spurs memories of iconic Norman Dale role in 'Hoosiers'. Watch classic scenes. Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star. Thu, February 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM UTC. 1 min read.

Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

But in Indiana, Hackman’s role as small town basketball coach Norman Dale in the 1986 movie “Hoosiers” still resonates nearly 40 years after the movie was released. “A phenomenal actor ...

Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the 1986 movie loosely based on ...

"Hoosiers," featuring Hackman as Hickory Huskers Coach Norman Dale, was ranked as the No. 1 sports film of all-time by The Associated Press in 2020.

There’s one reason Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana ...